[AZ-Observing] Re: New Mexico Astronomical Development

I visited the Star's End Estates last June. It is a very nice area. At the
time they were still developing the roads and had not yet gotten all
appropriate approvals for the subdivision. I am sure they have all approvals
now. Andy (who I met at last year's RTMC when he had a table set up that made
me aware of the subdivision) gave me a nice tour of the available lots. Most
lots are rather narrow and long and until (if they haven't already) they
improve the roads more, a four wheel drive would be a benefit. Had I not
recently retired with a consequent lowered income, I would have seriously
considered getting a lot. In fact I did seriously consider it, but a number of
other factors weighed against it. Most importantly, it would take a lot of
money to develop it and at my age and retirement status it would be difficult
to do.
Stan

p.s. I am having problems with sending messages. I am trying a number of
things to get this through. You may get three copies of the same thing. My
appologies.

Tom Polakis wrote:

> Some EVAC folks might remember Bill Dellinges' newsletter article and
> presentation about his New Mexico trip, in which he visited the guest
> observatory NM Skies.  Cloudcroft resident Andy Sauleitis is acting as
> "Astronomy Consultant" for an astronomical development right across the
> street from it named Star's End Estates.  His Web page is at:
>
> http://www.pvtnetworks.net/~iss/starend1.htm
>
> There are 17 parcels ranging from 1 to 7 acres, and an acre runs $20K to
> $25K.  The astronomical presence around Cloudcroft, N.M. is already
> unmatched in the country.
>
> Andy's advertising photos are nothing if they are not honest.  They show
> light domes to the south from Las Cruces that are only visible due to the
> cirrus clouds.  The caption reads, "The lights below the horizon are from
> NM Skies astronomy site," as if it is a major emitter of lights.  I wonder
> how long NM Skies will allow that caption to stand that way.
>
> If I am placing the location correctly, the land will encompass Howard
> Brewington's old property, from which he discovered four comets.
>
> Tom
>
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